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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.87, 2,058.49 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.87, 2,058.49 and 550.38 is: 825.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.87 : 2,058.49 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.87/2,058.49 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.87x = 2,058.49 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.87x = 1,132,951.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,951.73/1,371.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.84

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